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| Choi Hyung-woo for the interview. Reporter Kim Young-rok |
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| A match between KIA and Samsung held at Kia Champions Field in Gwangju on the 10th. Samsung's Oh Seung-hwan Retirement Tour event was held. KIA Choi Hyung-woo shed tears after handing over a personal plaque of appreciation to Oh Seung-hwan. Gwangju =Song Jeong-heon, Reporter Song@sportschosun.com/2025.09.10/ |
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| Daegu Lions Park on the 30th. Many fans visited the stadium to watch Oh's retirement game. Photos commemorating Oh Seung-hwan are embroidered outside the stadium. Daegu = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.9.30/ |
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"Is there a player who hates Seung-hwan Oh? I think I'm doing everything I have to do and going in a cool way."
KIA Tigers' Choi Hyung-woo is preparing to be a pinch hitter following a special gift for Oh Seung-hwan, who is about to retire.
The match between Samsung and KIA will take place at Samsung Lions Park in Daegu on the 30th. Oh Seung-hwan's retirement ceremony is also scheduled after the game.
KIA manager Lee Bum-ho, whom I met before the game, said, `Today, Choi Hyung-woo stands by as a pinch hitter tailored to Oh Seung-hwan. He said, "I prepared it as a courtesy for the legend, who wanted it and made a mark in professional baseball called Oh Seung-hwan."
What if Oh Seung-hwan fails to take the mound on this day. Director Lee Bum-ho said "Can I not come out?He leaned his head and said, "Then I'll do that for the rest of the Gwangju game."," he added.
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| KIA Choi Hyung-woo who shed tears while handing over a plaque of appreciation to Oh Seung-hwan. |
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| Choi Hyung-woo surrounded by Samsung players |
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Choi Hyung-woo will play for the first time in nine days since the match against the Gwangju NC Dinos on the 21st. When asked about Oh Seung-hwan, Choi Hyung-woo laughed, saying, `It was a story we talked about while eating together before, but the coach said okay.'
What do you think about pitcher Oh Seung-hwan as the best hitter in the team.
"Would I be on the same team?" was a perfect pitcher with no real flaws. I've been playing baseball for 24 years, and if I have to pick one, Oh Seung-hwan is the No. 1 player. Director Sun Dong-yeol hasn't hit the ball. Even as a player, I used to pat him without saying anything bitter. There's probably not a single player with bad feelings."
Choi Hyung-woo shed tears during Oh Seung-hwan's retirement tour in Gwangju. Choi Hyung-woo recalled that time and became more sensitive because he was old. I held it in a lot. It's not for me, is it. But the moment I tried to say it, I cried without realizing it. I put up with it and proceeded quickly"I looked back. He was embarrassed, saying, `It's because someone wanted to cry. This is what happened.'
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| Daegu Lions Park on the 30th. Many fans visited the stadium to watch Oh's retirement game. Fans are taking pictures outside the stadium at Oh Seung-hwan's memorial sculpture. Daegu = Reporter Jung Jae-geun cjg@sportschosun.com /2025.9.30/ |
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| Choi Hyung-woo's plaque of appreciation delivered to Oh Seung-hwan. |
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It's been a long time since I became a member of the team anyway, so I don't have a particular feeling about 'the best.' Choi Hyung-woo said, `Seung-hwan is not even known, and there is nothing to be desired about his retirement. I've done everything I want to do, and now I think it's something to be celebrated.'"Seunghwan will come out today, and I think it will be cool if I go out as a substitute." I didn't have a feeling of hitting either (to see him off with a home run)…I practiced hard," he said with a big smile.
When Oh Seung-hwan took the mound, did the fielders stay alert and defend. However, Choi gave an unexpected answer.
"There is no need to concentrate. The ball isn't coming (to the fielder). It was just comfortable. I've always looked comfortable in left field."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
